The diagnostic value of matrix metalloproteinases -8 and -9 in pleural effusions

S. Oikonomidi, I. Tsilioni, K. Gourgoulianis, T. Kiropoulos (Larissa, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Novel mechanisms and targets of molecular pulmonary pathology
Session: Novel mechanisms and targets of molecular pulmonary pathology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3526
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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